Managing two decades of visceral leishmaniasis and HIV co-infection: a case report that illustrates the urgent research needs in the field.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study assessed the effectiveness of a brief narrative intervention implemented by trained biomedical and Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy (AYUSH) providers from three low-income communities in Mumbai, India. METHODS:A quasi-experimental research design compared attitudinal and behaviour...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Saggurti N,Schensul SL,Nastasi BK,Singh R,Burleson JA,Verma RK

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background A 2006 Australian sexual health clinic audit of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) diagnosis rates found variability between doctors. Doctors were given audit feedback towards increasing diagnosis and reducing variability. The clinic implemented other improvements to increase capacity. This study investigate...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Goller JL,Fairley CK,De Livera AM,Chen MY,Bradshaw CS,Chow EPF,Guy R,Hocking JS

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a possible multifaceted approach to human papillomavirus (HPV) related surveillance in Australia following implementation of a national HPV vaccination program. We describe eight main components: monitoring of vaccine coverage, vaccine safety, type-specific HPV infection surveillance, cervical cyt...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Brotherton JM,Kaldor JM,Garland SM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Anal cancer disproportionately affects people with HIV infection, especially gay and bisexual men (GBM). The awareness and understanding of human papillomavirus (HPV) and anal cancer in a community-based sample of people living with HIV and GBM was explored to inform future evidence-based public health inte...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Feeney L,Poynten M,Jin FJ,Cooper C,Templeton DJ,O Dwyer MR,Grulich A,Hillman RJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rates of drug use remain substantially higher among gay and bisexual men (GBM) and people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The use of drugs to enhance sexual pleasure within cultures of Party and Play creates opportunities to discuss sexual health, mental health, consent and wellbeing. Co...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Stardust Z,Kolstee J,Joksic S,Gray J,Hannan S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This multi-method study explores the perceived health status and health behaviours of sexual minority (i.e. self-identifying with a sexual identity label other than heterosexual) females (i.e. those assigned female at birth who may or may not identify as women) in Mumbai, India, a population whose health has...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Bowling J,Dodge B,Banik S,Bartelt E,Rawat S,Guerra-Reyes L,Hensel D,Herbenick D,Anand V

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Australia still does not have a national sexual health strategy. Sexually transmissible infections such as chlamydia continue to plague the community, and the incidence of HIV is increasing. But a cohesive sexual health strategy cannot merely be disease-focussed, it must include the broader social and cultural aspects...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Chan DJ,Bradford DL

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug use has been associated with risk behaviour among gay men. We examined the use of drugs and sexual risk behaviour among homosexually-active men who engaged in group sex in Australia. METHODS:We used an anonymous, self-complete survey about participants' most recent occasion of group sex with other men ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Prestage G,Grierson J,Bradley J,Hurley M,Hudson J

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) is the commonest bacterial sexually transmissible infection worldwide and contributes to significant morbidity in females. We examined potential barriers and facilitating factors for screening in young Victorian women, using the social networking site, Facebook to recruit pa...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Ahmed N,Jayasinghe Y,Wark JD,Fenner Y,Moore EE,Tabrizi SN,Fletcher A,Garland SM

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Extremely high rates of diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) have been recorded in remote communities across northern and central Australia. Re-testing at 3 months, after treatment administered, of CT or NG is recommended to detect repeat infections and prevent morbidity an...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Garton L,Dyda A,Guy R,Silver B,McGregor S,Hengel B,Rumbold A,Taylor-Thomson D,Knox J,Maher L,Kaldor J,Ward J,STRIVE Investigators.

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study examined risk factors for having ever contracted sexually transmissible infections (STI) among a high-risk sample in midwestern USA. METHODS:A cross sectional survey was conducted among 428 homeless youth aged 16-19 years. Assessed correlates included child maltreatment, street exposure, sexual hi...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Tyler KA,Whitbeck LB,Chen X,Johnson K

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The transmission of sexual images and messages via mobile phone or other electronic media (sexting) has been associated with a variety of mostly negative social and behavioural consequences. Research on sexting has focussed on youth, with limited data across demographics and with little known about the sha...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Garcia JR,Gesselman AN,Siliman SA,Perry BL,Coe K,Fisher HE

更新日期：2016-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemsex is the colloquial term used for a specific pattern of drug use that is increasingly common among men who have sex with men (MSM) globally. The recreational substances employed are used specifically in a sexualized context. The reasons for chemsex among MSM are complex. The Anova Health Institute (Anova) provid...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Hugo JM,Rebe KB,Tsouroulis E,Manion A,de Swart G,Struthers H,McIntyre JA

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Condom purchasing is an important preparation for condom use. The present study examined if products surrounding condoms in the store play a role in preferences for where to buy condoms among young people. METHODS:Sixty-nine men and 111 women (<30 years) completed an online questionnaire on their preference...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Gebhardt WA,van der Doef MP,Billingy N,Carstens M,Steenhuis I

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background This study evaluated psychiatric factors and sexual functions of women with vaginismus and their partners during the treatment process. METHODS:The study was performed on 110 women diagnosed with vaginismus and their partners. The women underwent cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and couples were divide...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Baser E,Kirmizi DA,Unlubilgin E,Caltekin MD,Meriç NB,Tekin OM

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study explored the role of masculinity and perceived condom use skills in African-American men's abusive response to female partners' condom requests. METHODS:Eighty African-American men aged 18-29 years completed measures on sexual behaviour, responses to condom requests, condom use self-efficacy and ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Raiford JL,Seth P,Braxton ND,DiClemente RJ

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been known for some years that the ulcerative and inflammatory STIs lead to an increased risk of HIV transmission. In particular, there is a two- to four-fold increased risk of HIV-1 acquisition associated with prevalent herpes simplex virus type 2. The challenges are discussed herein. ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Russell DB

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexuality and power are at the root of most sexual and reproductive health problems in Thailand, including reproductive tract infections, fertility and population control, unwanted pregnancy and abortion, unsafe abortion, unsafe motherhood and violence against women, as well as issues emerging from the mobile and migr...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Chandeying V

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transgender populations are heavily burdened by HIV and other sexually transmissible infections (STIs). However, data on co-infection with HIV and STIs among transgender people are limited. A systematic review was conducted of peer-reviewed articles and conference abstracts between January 2010 and November 2015 that ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： MacCarthy S,Poteat T,Xia Z,Roque NL,Hyun Jin Kim A,Baral S,Reisner SL

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Partner notification (PN) in Australia has been studied and improved in recent decades. International researchers have highlighted the use of electronic communication technologies to assist PN (Internet partner notification or IPN). Using the Australian experience as an example, the aim of this study is to ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Iturrieta-Guaita NG,Temple-Smith MJ,Tomnay J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Safer sex is important and comprises of a series of five condom-related behaviours: accessing, carrying, negotiating, using and disposing. This study explored potential gender and age differences in these condom-related behaviours. Data suggests gender differences exist for accessing, carrying and disposing behaviours...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Hancock J

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background The aims of this research were to determine personal differences depending on the reason for regretting or not first vaginal intercourse and its effects on sexual behaviour later on among young adults, and to assess the association between reasons for engaging in first vaginal intercourse and regretting it....

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Suris JC,Akre C,Jacot-Descombes C,Leeners B,Morselli D,Barrense-Dias Y

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Through its ability to address and remove fear and misunderstanding and the resulting sexual reluctance and related problems, pre-marital sexual education and counselling can contribute to sexual satisfaction. METHODS:This quasi-experimental research conducted in a pre-test-post-test control group design ai...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Vural BK,Temel AB

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Condoms are highly effective for HIV prevention, yet are not currently indicated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for anal sex. We surveyed a national sample of men who have sex with men to assess whether FDA label indication could affect anticipated condom use, and to determine levels of perceived condom ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Siegler AJ,Ahlschlager L,Rosenthal EM,Sullivan PS,Kelley CF,Rosenberg ES,Sanchez TH,Moore RH,Mehta CC,Cecil MP

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Reproductive tract infections are among the most prevalent gynaecological health concerns. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of reproductive tract infections among a defined population of Iranian women. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was performed in Shiraz, So...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Maharlouei N,Barooti E,Sharif F,Hosseini H,Lankarani KB

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background A substantial increase in gonorrhoea notifications in New South Wales has been observed in recent years. METHODS:We assessed yield of testing and characteristics of those diagnosed with gonorrhoea from January 2008 to December 2013 at RPA Sexual Health in the inner-west of Sydney. Yield was defined as the ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Rajagopal P,Goddard SL,Templeton DJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To implement effective behaviour change interventions for men who have sex with men, qualitative information was collected about the contexts and meanings of sex and relationships between men in Ho Chi Minh City. METHODS:Individual interviews and focus groups were conducted with 74 men aged 18 years or olde...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Vu BN,Girault P,Do BV,Colby D,Tran LT

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Outreach services providing sexually transmissible infection (STI) testing on-site in brothels were introduced in 2012 by Pacific Clinic Newcastle, Australia. Asian female sex workers (FSW) were more likely than non-culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) FSW to access testing via outreach services than in clinic...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Mesure J,Ryder N

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In New South Wales (NSW), Australia, innovative community-based testing models have been implemented to increase HIV testing among populations at risk. The characteristics of patients newly diagnosed with HIV at a community-based testing site and at a traditional clinical service in Sydney, NSW, were compared. Compare...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Houghton R,McIver R,Lockwood T,Johnson K,Foster R

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined the prevalence, correlates and consequences of abnormal Pap smears in a population-based survey of sexuality and health in the Australian community. METHODS:Cross-sectional telephone survey of 908 women aged 18-59 years randomly selected from the Commonwealth electoral roll. RESULTS:Mos...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Posner TN,Boyle FM,Purdie DM,Dunne MP,Najman JM

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00